The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-11-28

ter In mama's bureau from him. ! paid for g.,
and II is right you should have II.
Both letters were written in bold, even
style, with lead pencil, and showed the
man to be in u wonderfully calm and COM
posed condition for one contemplating
such an act. There was not the slightest
trace of agitation. In his coat pocket were
n lot OF invaluable papers, such as lottery
tickets, and check for u watch pawned
with j. B. Gotthcli, on the 10Th instant,
On the back OF This were instructions 10
deliver to G. IL. and W. H. Morgan. I"
The watch was pawncd under the name Of
J. G. Leroy. IN empty envelope was
also found addressed 10 ". T.. Lacy, care
III. ;. Morgan IL Co., Eddy, Tex, bearing
II postmark date October 10 The eXani-
nation then proceeded, the jury returning
verdict oi death from q self-iniliCted
wound
The suicide was mar apparently about
six ~ years OF age, tall aud very slightly
built, with short, gray beard and light
hair \ gaping wound in his lower left
breast, from which the blood flowed in
streams, revealed the manner OF his taking
of. The pistol was found ON the bed by
his side, where il had fallen after the fatal
shot WAS fired II was ballard dcningcr,
mounted in pearl and gold, and carrying
il-calibcr ball. The letter 10 his wife
throws the only light upon the subject
that could be obtained, save that he has
been in the house where he committed
the desperate decd several days, has paid
his bills promptly, and was regarded us n
quiet, gentlemanly and desirable boardcr,
Mr. j. ". Goodbar Interviewed.
Mr.. J. NJ. Goodbor, 10 whom Morgan's
letter was addressed, responded as quickly
as he could TO the telephone message sum
moning him TO the police station. lie
was no little astonishcd when informed OF
the deplorable affair. lie said. 81 have
known II. s. Morgan for II long time, and
regarded him as heightened, honorable
| gentleman. For number of hears he
was second in the large clothing firm OF
/ Rogers, Morgan d Grubhs, OF New York.
| The firm, | think, failed. After that, and
when my acquaintance commenced with
Mr.. Morgan, he was n travelling sales
man for the well known boot and
shoe house Of Field. Thayer q Co.,
OF Boston. lie was with this house for q
number OF years. He aitcrward went Ia
/ Texas and embarked in business. | don't
know why he left the Boston house, nor
/ do | know what business lac is engaged
in in Texas. A week ago last Saturday hc
came into my store and asked me TO cash
draft for him on New York. 1 cannot
remember on what bank or person. The
draft was not for amy considerable amount,
/ and unhcsitatingly cashcd IL. Since that
time have not seen him. He told
me at the time that he was here, pursuing
a man who had swindlcd him out Of liz
bales Of cotton. did not question him
about the cotton matter and cannot give
any particulars. Mr. Grubbs, after the
New York house went out OF business,
came here and effected partnership with
J. A. Austin. the firm being Austin, Berry
4 Grubbs. Mr. Gruhhs left here in 1873
and is now in the clothing business IN
81. Louis This is indeed a sud ending %
a once highly respected business man
understand he has nice family, and thii
| will be q hrartcrushing blow 10 them.
will telegraph his wife OF her calamity
right away. In the meantime ! viii hay,
Hoist q Bro. take charge Of the remains
lie shall have II decent burial"